‘Time to rise above party lines,’ PM Modi’s appeal to Opposition ahead of Budget Session of Parliament
By : Vidya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all lawmakers to rise above politics and let the Parliament Session function smoothy while lashing at the Opposition for disrupting previous sessions. The Prime Minister's appeal came ahead of Budget Session of Parliament beginning on Monday. PM Modi alleged that the Opposition parties tried to not let him speak in Parliament in last session, adding that such tactic has no place in democracy. The appeal comes as the statge is all set for a stormy Budget Session of Parliament to begin today as ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces special status demand from its key allies and Opposition's protest over several issues, including the latest Kanwar Yatra eateries name plate row in Uttar Pradesh.